Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

7 U.S.C. § 248

Commingling of agricultural products

(a)

In general

A warehouse operator may commingle agricultural products in a manner approved by the Secretary.

(b)

Liability

A warehouse operator shall be severally liable to each depositor or holder for the care and redelivery of the share of the depositor and holder of the commingled agricultural product to the same extent and under the same circumstances as if the agricultural products had been stored separately.

Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 Pub. L. 106–472, title II, § 201114 Stat. 2065 (, pt. C, § 9, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313 39 Stat. 487 Mar. 2, 1931, ch. 366, § 4 46 Stat. 1464 Pub. L. 106–472section 242 of this titleA prior section 248, acts , pt. C, § 9, ; , , related to issuance of licenses to persons other than warehousemen, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by . See .